Orient Aviation Daily Digest April 6, 2023
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International air transport data documents “slowing declines” for air cargo
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said cargo tonne kilometres (CTK), a measure of demand, declined 7.5% last month compared with the same 28 days in 2022. Read More »
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Strong passenger demand across Asia-Pacfic; global airline association monitor reports
Air travel revenue passenger kilometres (RPK) increased by 55.5% in February compared with the same month in 2022, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said. Read More »
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Thai AirAsia to expand network to four Mainland destinations
Thai AirAsia (TAA) will launch four nonstop routes to China on April 30 as it continues to restore its international network to pre-pandemic levels. Read More »
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Singapore and UK step up collaboration in key sectors
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA) will “step up” collaboration across five critical sectors - aviation safety, innovation, sustainability, training and horizon scanning - to better position themselves in the post-COVID-19 operating environment. Read More »
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Air Vanuatu to resume flights after parts for its 737-800 sourced in Asia
Air Vanuatu expects to restart flying to Australia and New Zealand from “mid next week” after parts for its 737 became available in Asia. Read More »
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Qantas Group forecasts busiest Easter since 2019
Qantas Airways and Jetstar estimate they will fly 620,000 passengers on domestic flights in Australia during the five-day Easter long weekend beginning on April 6. Read More »
Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
Today's briefs report news from ANA Holdings, Atlas Air, AURELIUS, Cainiao Network, Development Bank of Japan, LSG Group, Lufthansa, Mitsui & Co, MUFG Bank and SATS. Read More »
Editorial Note
The Orient Aviation Media Group team extends its best wishes for a happy Easter to readers of the Daily Digest. Read More »